Explore the Family Name Konig
The meaning of Konig
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (König): see Koenig ‘king’. The surname König is also found in some other European countries, e.g. in Czechia, Poland, Slovenia, and Croatia, where it was often applied as a translation into German of Slavic cognates like Czech Král (see Kral) and Slovenian Kralj, and in the Netherlands (also in the form Konig) and Sweden. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus, Erna, Florian, Fritz, Gunther, Ilse, Manfred, Otto. Jewish Chaim, Moishe, Moshe, Rozalia, Shmuel.
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How common is the last name Konig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Konig has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 32,823rd most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to 31,211th, representing a change of approximately 4.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 659 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, marking a growth of 12.75%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Konig increased marginally from 0.24 to 0.25 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #31,211 | 4.91% |
| Count | 659 | 743 | 12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konig
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates considerable diversity among those bearing the surname Konig. As of 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased slightly from 91.96% in 2000 to 89.77% in 2010. Simultaneously, there was a significant increase in representation among Hispanic individuals: from 3.34% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. Additionally, there was a slight increase in the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname, rising from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races showed a decrease from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 89.77% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 4.58% | 37.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 2.96% | 21.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.35% | -36.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |